Sophienhöhe, Artificial hill in Germany
Sophienhöhe is one of the largest artificial hills in the world.
The hill was developed from overburden by the open-pit lignite mine Hambach.
It’s named after Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark.
Sophienhöhe is now a popular recreation area with walking paths and viewpoints.
Its summit reaches about 200 meters above the surrounding land, offering extensive views.
Location: Jülich
Location: Titz
Location: Niederzier
Elevation above the sea: 301.8 m
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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